Absolutely the Best Stuffing... Ever!

Submitted by 2Bleu

"I have numerous friends who now use this recipe for their own Turkey during the holidays. This recipe is for a 10-12 Lb turkey. It also will stuff 2-3 chickens so you don't have to wait till Thanksgiving. This Murray family recipe is hands down the best stuffing... EVER! ...NOTE: this is a stuffing, not a dressing and does not work if cooked along side the bird in the oven. Oh, and no seasonings are needed. ;) Also, for those worried about cross-contamination....... I've had folks say "they won't eat anything that was in a raw bird"..... but . isn't . the . bird . 'raw' . too, until you cook it? Live and let live. Enjoy!"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 1 10-12 lb Turkey
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup butter (1 stick)
• 1 lb bacon, thick sliced cut into 1-inch cubes semi frozen and use scissors for easy cutting
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 -4 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 loaf white bread, more if needed (use fresh or stale but still soft cut into 1-inch cubes. Use a serrated knife so as not to squish it)
• 1⁄2 cup turkey gizzard, boiled and chopped fine (optional)

directions

1. In a large bowl place the bread cubes; set aside. In large skillet, melt butter. Add bacon and sauté until bacon is cooked but not crisp.
2. Add onion and celery, cook until the onions are almost translucent and bacon starts to crisp. Do not drain. Remove skillet from stove; allow 10 minutes or so to cool.
3. Pour over bread cubes (with optional gizzards) and toss. It should be cool enough now to mix with hands (squishing like making a meatloaf). Stuff and tie turkey or chickens.
4. Cook as directed for STUFFED turkey or chicken.

Reviews

[Lorrie in Montreal]

Made for Photo Tag. Made EXACTLY as directed and its SUPER!!! I am a HUGE stuffing lover and this did not disappoint.I was so surprised at how tasty this stuffing is with no extra herbs added in.Anyone who likes a Roast Stuffed Bird ;) should give this a whirl. (No gizzards were harmed in the preparation of this recipe. LOL)

 

[arroz241_11561377]

I've been making this stuffing for over 30 years,however I always add poultry seasoning to the mixture. Can't imagine it without it. FYI, you can easily use pre-packaged dry bread croutons, just add more liquid to the mix. It really is delicious, and the bacon adds a nice flavor.

 

[Ceezie]

Stuffing is so much better in the bird then baked on the side and this recipe is evidence of that for sure. The bacon added a smoky flavor to the stuffing that was a nice twist. Sorry no gizzards for us as I save these to help flavor the gravy!

 

[Sydney Mike]

Well, I hadn't intended to stuff anything with this, but after reading the into MORE CAREFULLY, I decided to have a go at stuffing a rolled pork roast, & it really worked out well! I cut the recipe in half (Did leave out the gizzard since the pig didn't have one to offer up!), then unrolled the roast, stuffed the bugger well & tied it back up! VERY, VERY TASTY & well worth-doing this way! Thanks for a very nice recipe! [Tagged, made & reviewed in Please Review My Recipe]

 

[LilPinkieJ]

A very good stuffing indeed. I always used the gizzards without knowing what I was doing anyways. I so wanted to, but held myself back from adding thyme and rosemary. I did however, add it to the turkey after stuffing it ;) I normally do not like to stuff a bird because of my fears of contamination, but I am alive today to make the report, so I think it was fine. I loved adding the bacon to it, it added such a great flavor to the whole thing and a richness to the gravy as the drippings made their way to the pan. I will make this again, but I can't promise to hold myself back again from throwing some garlic and pepper in there! Made and Enjoyed for Please Review My Recipe tag - Thanks! :)